Reoperation Rates Following Instrumented Lumbar Spine Fusion.

Study Design: A prospective cohort study.

Objective: This study evaluated the cumulative reoperation rate and indications for reoperation following instrumented lumbar spine fusion (LSF).

Summary Of Background Data: LSF reduces disability and improves health-related quality of life for patients with several spinal disorders.

Quality of life and disability: can they be improved by active postoperative rehabilitation after spinal fusion surgery in patients with spondylolisthesis? A randomised controlled trial with 12-month follow-up.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of the postoperative 12-month exercise program compared to usual care on disability and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients after lumbar spine fusion surgery (LSF).

Methods: Altogether, 98 patients with isthmic (31) or degenerative (67) spondylolisthesis were randomised to exercise therapy group (EG) (n = 48) or usual care group (UCG) (n = 50) 3 months after LSF. EG patients had home-based progressive strength and aerobic training program for 12 months.

Effect of Obesity and Being Overweight on Disability and Pain After Lumbar Fusion: An Analysis of 805 Patients.

Study Design: Prospective follow-up study.

Objective: To investigate the influence of obesity and being overweight on disability and pain of patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion.

Summary Of Background Data: Although spinal fusion surgery has been shown to relieve symptoms in several spinal disorders, the influence of obesity on the results remains controversial.

The prevalence of depressive symptoms before and after surgery and its association with disability in patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of depressive symptoms and disability pre-operatively, at 3 months and at 1 year after lumbar spine fusion surgery.

Methods: Data was extracted from a dedicated lumbar spine fusion register, giving 232 patients (mean age 62 years, 158 females) who had undergone instrumented lumbar spine fusion. The frequency of depressive symptoms and disability was evaluated using the Depression Scale (DEPS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).

Decreased disability is associated with improved perceived quality of life following spinal fusion.

Purpose: To assess the disability and relationship between functional status and health related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients in the early recovery phase following spinal fusion.

Methods: This is a prospective cohort study. Since 2008 data of spinal fusion patients have been collected prospectively in two Finnish hospitals.